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New Russian strikes hit Kharkiv and Odesa, killing one and injuring children/in /by
New Russian strikes hit Ukraine's Kharkiv and Odesa regions on 19 June, killing one person, injuring children and adults, and damaging homes, vehicles and fuel facilities overnight.
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to face rape trial, French court rules/in /by
A French appeals court on Friday confirmed that Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi will face trial for the alleged rape of a woman in 2023, which the Paris Saint-Germain defender denies.
Lebanon air raids kill 18 as residents flee southern villages/in /by
Lebanon reported 18 deaths on 19 June after Israeli airstrikes hit several locations in the country's south and east, raising fresh concerns about the durability of a regional peace initiative announced earlier this week.
Sports Betting in Africa: promise and pitfalls [Business Africa]/in /by
Africa's sports betting market is expanding rapidly. Valued at $1.85 billion in 2024, it is projected to exceed $3.6 billion by 2029, representing growth of nearly 95 percent.
Anguish and fear as students remain in captivity in latest Nigeria kidnappings/in /by
More than a month after the mass abduction of dozens of students in Nigeria's Oyo state, parents and authorities are worried they could signal a jihadist expansion into the previously safe region.
Ghana pushes for concrete slavery reparations/in /by
Ghana hosted a landmark global conference on Thursday seeking to translate growing political support for slavery reparations into practical commitments towards justice.
Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi granted Canada visa for World Cup match after delay/in /by
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under investigation for alleged betting-related offences, has received authorisation to enter Canada for his nation's World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian football federation said Thursday.
South Africa ties Czech Republic 1-1, Mexico goes to knockout stage/in /by
South Africa keeps its World Cup hopes alive with a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic, while Mexico reached the knockout stage after a 1-0 win against South Africa on Thursday.
Haitians hope for a victory against Brazil in the World Cup/in /by
Haitians are fervent soccer fans and deeply patriotic toward their nation — the world’s first Black-led republic and the second independent republic in the Americas after the U.S. But for decades, they’ve rooted for Brazil.
Former presidents join Obamas to open presidential museum in Chicago/in /by
Former President Barack Obama, joined by three former presidents, celebrated the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago in an extraordinary event Thursday that brought together politicians, A-list celebrities, athletes and other internationally known figures.